In this book the authors share the strategies and procedures they use in their clinical daily practice to assess and treat complex cases of eating disorders. The strategic and pragmatic approach to the management of medical and psychiatric comorbidity coexisting with eating diso…
"A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor - including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother - and how she retook control of her life." --
While a number of risk factors have been identified that impact the development and maintenance of eating disorders, such as sexual abuse and elevated levels of shape and weight concern, familial factors and the impact they play in the etiology of eating disorders has also been …
This qualitative study investigated LGBTQ+ cultural competency in eating disorder treatment centers. In particular, it sought to examine the question of how treatment providers understand and demonstrate cultural competency when working with LGBTQ+ clients in eating disorder tre…
As the use of social media for accessing health information becomes increasingly more nuanced and commonplace, as does our understanding of the impacts on users. Using social media to access health information has increased in popularity, and researchers have begun to explore th…
The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how community healthcare stakeholders living in the Midwest region described how they think religion and environment might influence eating disorder risk factors in Jewish orthodox adolescent females. The two resea…
This study compared eating disorder (ED) characteristics and treatment seeking behaviors between athletes and non-athletes in a large, community-based sample. During the 2018 National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, 24,043 respondents, 14.6% of whom identified as an athlete, co…
Despite the prevalence and health risks associated with eating disorders, research on the best empirically-supported treatments is inconclusive. Research has shown that few clinicians (approximately 13%) report adhering to a single therapeutic model when treating eating disorder…
INTRODUCTION Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive and endocrine disorder common among women of reproductive age. It is characterized by elevated androgen levels, menstrual irregularities, and several cysts ranging from 2 to 9 mm on one or both ovaries. PCOS is prev…
This, My Breath, is a creative collection of memories gathered along the seasons in my life–mostly from my formative years. The stories highlight the patient, unconditional love my parents shared, and the way it has influenced me throughout my life. The stories are about life, l…
Explores the connection between what people eat and their emotions. "When you feel sad, do you reach for the cookie jar? If you're bored, do you munch on potato chips? If you're worried, do you make yourself feel better with a bowl of ice cream? Lots of people turn to food to h…
Explores the connection between what people eat and their emotions. "When you feel sad, do you reach for the cookie jar? If you're bored, do you munch on potato chips? If you're worried, do you make yourself feel better with a bowl of ice cream? Lots of people turn to food to he…
Like most kids, Katie was a picky eater. She'd sit at the table in silent protest, hide uneaten toast in her bedroom, listen to parental threats that she'd have to eat it for breakfast. But in any life a set of circumstance can collide, and normal behavior might soon shade into …
Like most kids, Katie was a picky eater. She'd sit at the table in silent protest, hide uneaten toast in her bedroom, listen to parental threats that she'd have to eat it for breakfast. But in any life a set of circumstance can collide, and normal behavior might soon shade into …
Aims: This thesis aims to illuminate the experiences of 8 women between the ages of 22-60 who have experienced anorexia nervosa. In particular, the aim is to understand their relationship to food within the context of their wider lived world and relationships. The meaning that a…
Background & Aims: Studies estimate that over 500 live Pro-Ana websites are in existence (Hansen, 2008). Broadly speaking they advocate that eating 'disorders'' are a 'life-style' choice rather than a mental health problem requiring treatment (Bardone‐Cone & Cass, 2007). To date…